Paradise Grand Cruise Halong Bay

As soon as you set foot on the lower deck, you can easily see the reception counter, spa rooms next door, and 18 Grand Balcony (including 02 pairs of connecting). Each room is fully furnished in 28m2 with a private balcony, but no bathtub.

The main deck contains cabins that bring you an outstanding view of the bay from a private balcony or terrace. 17 Executive Balcony in the middle (including 04 pairs of connecting) in 28m2 only have walk-in showers, especially, 02 Grand Balcony Suite at the rear of the cruise, and 02 Captain View at the front of the cruise in 35m2 with bathtub and walk-in shower separated.

The salon deck offers space for dining and entertainment: La Espacia Restaurant, Le Grand Piano Lounge, and the kitchen on the same floor which helps food to guests always hot and fresh.

Climb the stairs in the hallway outside the Le Grand Piano lounge, and you'll reach the giant sundeck, where you can sunbathe on the loungers or take a dip in the spacious Jacuzzi pool while overlooking breathtaking views of the enchanting bay.

One of the points that make Paradise Grand Cruise a highly recommended 5-star cruise on the Lan Ha Bay route is high-class amenities. Go ahead to see what you can expect on board.

Le Terapia Spa

Stay right next to the reception area on the Lower deck, Le Terapia Spa has 4 cozy treatment rooms in the warm dark wood interiors. You can enjoy professional service with relaxing therapy from 7:00 to 23:00 daily.

Soothe your body with various treatments at Le Terapia Spa

Le Piano Lounge

Located at the Salon deck, the Piano Lounge is where you can sit back and relax in your free time (opening hour: 7:00 - 23:00). This spacious lounge with 60 seats also serves as the entertainment area in the evening with live music on the ministage and movie corner.

Piano Lounge offers a lovely space for live music and movies after your dinner

Sundeck with Jacuzzi Pool

With its 450m2 size that can fit up to 120 people, the sundeck is the foremost choice for hosting monumental outdoor events such as parties, ceremonies, and gala dinners. Guests can get on the sundeck to admire the majestic scenery of Lan Ha Bay, chill out on the loungers, or have a drink at the sky bar.

The highlight of the sundeck is the panoramic jacuzzi that is suitable for 5 - 6 adults. This is an ideal place to take in all the bay beauty in the eyes while refreshing your body. The time to turn on the jacuzzi system is in the morning and afternoon.

The grand sundeck offers a large space for a sky bar and jacuzzi pool

Paradise Grand Cruise Halong has two different schedules for summer and winter to design the best offboard activities to the hidden gems of the bay.

• Summer itinerary (from May to the end of Sep) visits Dark & Bright Cave and Ao Ech for 2d1n. The 3d2n tour adds Fish Genetics Research Farm, Ba Trai Dao, and Viet Hai Village.
• Winter itinerary (from Oct to the end of Apr) includes Viet Hai Village and Dark & Bright Cave for 2d1n. Fish Genetics Research Farm, Ba Trai Dao, and Tai Keo Cave will be the extra attractions for 3d2n.

In any route you choose, you are sure to have unimaginable adventures with a lot of interesting and professional services on this 5-star overnight cruise.

Sightseeing activities

Explore Viet Hai Village

In the peaceful Viet Hai fishing village, you can experience the serene atmosphere and sightseeing by cycling or taking an electric car through the majestic landscape. You also have the chance to learn about the intriguing life of the locals, visit ancient houses, and enjoy a fish pond foot massage.

The tranquil atmosphere of Viet Hai Village, where you can get close to nature

Uncover Dark & Bright Cave

Guests may be able to witness the magnificent wet stalactites within Dark & Bright Cave, which also houses bats, by kayak or on a bamboo boat rowed by locals. After passing through the cave, you will find peacefulness in the middle of a tranquil lake surrounded by small islets. If you're lucky, you can see monkeys, storks, and marine habitats here.

Indulge in the fresh air and sightsee the landscape around Dark & Bright Cave

Play float at Frog Pond

If you are set on the summer itinerary, the pristine Frog Pond is an ideal spot to indulge in the green water and spectacular sceneries of Lan Ha Bay by swimming or kayaking. Besides, the crew will set up a float for you to have fun in the sea. You will be given a life vest, so feel free to stir around.

Take part in fun water-based activities in the Ao Ech Area

Visit Fish Genetics Research Farm

During the 2nd day of the 3d2n tour, travelers will explore the largest Fish Genetics and Conservation Center in the North of Vietnam, where the ocean and science combine to create wonders. Visitors will discover rare and unique fish species and listen to useful sharing from guides about the latest conservation efforts in this heritage bay.

Walk around and learn about the fish in the Fish Genetics Research Farm

Unwind in Ba Trai Dao

Another interesting activity of the 3d2n tour is to have an excursion in the pretty Ba Trai Dao islet for sightseeing and swimming. Known for its stunning white sandy beach and three peach-shaped mountain peaks (hence the name Ba Trai Dao in Vietnamese), this is the ideal spot to chill out and feel the beauty of nature.

Relax in the crystal clear water of Ba Trai Dao Beach

Onboard Activities

Tea break & Sunset party

For guests to fully enjoy the sun goes down moment, 16:30 - 17:30 is time for a tea break and Happy Hour (17:30 - 18:30): Buy 01 Get 01 Free at the Cielo Sky Bar or Piano Lounge (depending on the weather). There is a menu of canapé, snacks, beer, smoothies, juices, etc for you to enjoy and have fun with friends.

Try some fresh cocktails and other cool drinks during the Happy Hour

Join a Vietnamese cooking class

During sunset hour, joining a specific cooking class at the restaurant hosted by a chef is a valuable opportunity to add some of the Vietnamese notable dishes to your cooking list. Let’s try your skill after watching the demonstration and later enjoy the food you make.

Guests may receive a cooking class certificate for participating

Live music

Before and after dinner, guests can be serenaded by live music performances by a Vietnamese/ Philippines band in the Piano Lounge. The band performs for 45 minutes in each slot and is not available on Mondays. Let’s immerse ourselves in the music melody and chill out with some fresh cocktails in hand.

Dance to live music with your darling in the Piano Lounge

Evening activities

Besides live music, you can entertain with blockbuster movie time at the Piano Lounge and bond with your travel companions after dinner. Moreover, the jacuzzi and the sky bar are wonderful spots to unwind by sipping on a variety of beverages while watching the tranquil Lan Ha Bay at night. Alternatively, you can try squid fishing at the 1st deck’s rear.

Participate in the movie night and watch famous films on the projector

Spa and massage

• Price: US $19 - $60/ session
• Time: From 30 to 90 minutes

To make your cruise trip an unforgettable relaxation, you are always welcome to professional treatments from Vietnamese, Balinese, and Paradise Fusion, each body part (foot, upper body, head, neck, shoulder, anti-aging face) to hot stone massage.

Note: The price is for reference only and can be changed.

Additionally, Paradise Grand Cruise offers caring services such as laundry, room cleaning, honeymoon setup, wake-up calls, special events, and in-room dinners.

Onboarding Paradise Grand Cruise is well-known for its deluxe menu serving in Michelin style. The fusion menu includes a wide range of Eurasian and seafood dishes for buffet meals. For dinner, guests will enjoy a premium Western-style menu with 5 courses.

Flavorful Western dish for fine dining on board

Note: If you have any special dietary, such as vegetarian, Indian meals, etc. please let us know before the trip to the cruise prepared in advance.

The serving time for each meal for usual: breakfast is at 6:30 or 7:00, 8:30 for full breakfast, lunch at 12:00 or 13:00 and dinner is at 19:00.

• The 2-day-1-night includes 04 meals: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 light breakfast, and 01 full breakfast.
• The 3-day-2-night offers 07 meals: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 full breakfast.

Beverage

Two complimentary bottles of mineral water per day inside your cabin. Other drinks on the menu are excluded, and payment is when you check out.

• Alcohol drinks

House wines, signature wines, and wine by the glass from around the US $7 - US $ 38. Premium wine and other wines from France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, USA cost from US $38.5 to US $9.5.

Other wines, cocktails, and mocktails in a shot from US $4 - US $19 and from US $53 - US $365 in a bottle.

• Non-alcohol drinks

Just from US $1.5 to US $5, you can enjoy a glass of smoothies, beers, juices, soft drinks, sparkling water, tea, or coffee.

Soft drinks and beverages menu

La Espacia Restaurant

Can accommodate up to 80 people, the restaurant on the third deck brings royal beauty with dark sofa tables, high-quality wood materials, artistic oriental decorations, and full beverage amenities: bar, wine cabinet, and buffet counters. All create a classic and warm space for passengers to experience a luxury dining experience.

High-class ambiance at La Espacia Restaurant

There is also the outdoor dining area outside the restaurant that is open daily from 14:00 - 22:00, tables and chairs are arranged for you to find the perfect camera angle overlooking the clear green water and islets with delicious drinks.

Cielo Sky Bar

If you want to relish some tasty drinks among the majestic Lan Ha Bay, the Cielo Sky Bar on the sundeck is the best choice, especially during the sunset party and Happy Hour with the broadest selection of canapé, signature wines, and cocktails.

Visit Celio Sky Bar around sunset hour time for tasty food & beverages

The private Paradise 9-seat limousine is equipped with exclusive facilities, large seats, charging ports, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water bottles, and lighting to ensure a resting space at ease before the cruise excursion.

Departing from Hanoi

The pick-up time is approximately 8:00 - 8:30 from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in the cruise office at 52 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Then transport to Tuan Chau Port in Halong City.

Departing from Tuan Chau Port

If you go to the ship's lobby by yourself, please be at the Paradise Trend Lounge of Paradise Suites Hotel, Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong opening check-in counter from 11:00 - 11:45 then move to the electric car to board the cruise by the Paradise Express.

Check-in at Paradise Suites Hotel, Halong City

Special offering for back way to Hanoi

Paradise offers modern transportation and lunch included at the Hanoi Lounge, Paradise Suites Hotel. Upon your arrival at the port around 10:15 - 10:30, the private electric car will take you to the restaurant for a set menu lunch and just wind down your free time until Paradise limousine picks up you around 11:30 back to Hanoi.

Brunch menu for those who book Paradise transfer service

Amazing Paradise Express

To reach the cruise ship anchored at the border of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, you will take the Paradise Express speedboat for about 15 minutes. Visitors can catch up on the first sights of the lush islets on the bay without being buffeted by waves, thanks to the roomy 180 seats.

Up-to-date Paradise Express boat equipped with comfy amenities

BestPrice Reviews: 9.6/10

• Inspection date: 21st & 22nd, June, 2023
• Cruise: Paradise Grand - Paradise Vietnam
• BestPrice Travel inspector: Ms. Lyn (Linh Pham)

Join us on the 2d1n cruise review on Paradise Grand

After experiencing Inspector 2-day-1-night, BestPrice Travel highly recommends Paradise Grand Cruise to those looking for world-class service on a cruise and fusion cuisine at mid-range prices. The ship offers new amenities with elegant style and private butler service, promising a unique journey for families and couples.

Facilities & Amenities - 9.4/10

We can find basic 5-star amenities right on the cruise with a panoramic sundeck, Jacuzzi, spa services, high-quality wood materials, and the Eurasian decoration style. However, because the cruise ship has many cabins, the area of each room may be smaller than other rooms on the Lan Ha Bay route, especially the top-class one.

Pros

• Providing express boats that are considered to have the most ample space on the bay
• A large jacuzzi on a high platform is the highlighted equipment on a classy 5-star ship.
• Paradise promotes luxury with private space in its facilities: Design restaurant groups of small tables with 2 outer rows and 1 long table row for large groups in the middle, separated by partitions displaying ceramic flowers, and the Piano lounge also equips partitions.
• The cabins are excellently soundproofed, and each room is spacious enough for a comfortable stay.
• Captain Terrace Suite divides the cubby and bathtub area, and two sinks in the bathroom so you and your teammates have private space when living.
• An ideal sundeck for a comprehensive view toward the bay and taking deep breaths in early morning Tai Chi class

Cons

• The size of Captain Terrace is smaller than other top-class cabins on 5-star cruise ships, and the bathtub inside does not have a Jacuzzi system.
• Unfortunately, the limousine that took us to Ha Long Bay could not use the charger, but the limousine back to Hanoi was better.

Beautifully designed Captain Terrace Suite and smart layout

Foods & Drinks - 9.2/10

This brand is famous for meals prepared by Michelin chefs, focusing on Eurasian fusion menus that try to harmonize the tastes of many diners.

Pros

• The main menu will be flexible depending on the tourist season (more Asian or Western dishes). However, each buffet meal is always filled with hot food counters (Asian and Western dishes - soup, pasta), salad bars, drinks, and dessert counters.
• The food in the buffet stays warm for a long time for guests who dine late.
• The big group can order a private menu before taking the trip.
• The fine-dining European set dinner is full and impressively decorated.
• Must-try food: Stir-fried vegetarian vermicelli, Stir-fried clams with mixed vegetables, Fillet of Australian beef served with grilled vegetables and cabernet sauvignon essence.

Cons

• Less choice if compared with buffet on other cruises the same route.
• Some main Western dishes like Lobster and crème Brulee are a bit salty or sweets for the majority taste.

Western menu for dinner on the 1-night cruise

Activities - 9.8/10

Try to create a variety of activities suitable for different ages to bring visitors closer to most of the bay's highlights. From kayaking, bamboo boat rides, and playing on inflatables to Vietnamese cooking classes, welcoming visitors to the beauty of the World Heritage Site.

Pros

• Kayaking is a must-try when exploring Dark and Bright cave
• Each activity is announced on time and clearly from the reception desk
• Staff prepare safety carefully for those who take part in playing on the float.
• New cruise route to Viet Hai Village (2d1n) and Fish Genetics Research Farm - Tai Keo Cave (3d2n), creating a difference compared to other popular tourist itineraries on Lan Ha Bay.

Cons

• The sunset party time on the old itinerary was too early, and there were few options on the Happy Hour drink list. Up to now, the timetable and itinerary are more rational.

Endless fun on giant float and water activities

Services - 10/10

Great service from the beginning to the end with a welcome dance and happy smile at the end of the trip.

Pros

• The cruise manager and staff are very attentive and knowledgeable and always assist us with any issue and quickly solve customer problems right on the cruise
• Ready to join guests in activities

Cons

• Nothing touches our thoughts, we are satisfied with the service

Warm welcome and attentive 5-star services

TripAdvisor Reviews

• Number of reviews: 117
• Excellent: 116/117 reviews

Renovating at the beginning of 2023, the staff rebuilt the Paradise Grand cruise Tripadvisor channel, so that the number of reviews is less than other cruises of Paradise Group. However, after analyzing, we found that several users were very pleased with the superb staff, thoughtful private butler, vegetarian meals, tidy rooms, and security.

Customers usually vote 5 stars for services and activities

Up to now, there have not been any negative reviews about this cruise on Tripadvisor except for low internet signal quality, but this is unavoidable when traveling on the bay.

Based on these reviews, Paradise Grand Cruise on TripAdvisor appears to be the finest for those looking for a lavish brand new cruise experience in Halong Bay.